Reports in both Argentina and the UK claim Arsenal are keen to sign Boca Juniors forward Cristian Pavon as a replacement for Alexis Sanchez, report football.london.

TyC Sports claim that Arsene Wenger is prepared to meet the 21-year-old’s £27m release clause‘within hours’ as he prepares for life without Manchester City bound Alexis Sanchez.

Pavon has been linked with Arsenal in recent weeks but initial reports have suggested that Wenger may wait until the summer before trying to get a deal done - with Boca keen to keep hold of the attacker for their Copa Libertadores campaign.

But the Argentinan media now say he has had a change of heart and could be willing to pay the 21-year-old’s £27 million release clause, with Sanchez closing in on a move to Manchester City.

But who exactly is Pavon and where would he fit at Arsenal? We take a look at one of the brightest young stars in Argentinian football.

Cristian Pavon in action for Boca Juniors (Image: AFP)

The facts

Age : 21

Club : Boca Juniors

Position : Attacker, can play on either wing.

Where’s he come from?

Pavon started off at Argentine club Talleres de Cordoba, where he signed his first professional contract as a 16-year-old in 2012.

He then signed for Boca Juniors in 2014 in a €1.3 million deal, where he has stayed ever since.

Pavon is wanted by Arsenal (Image: Getty Images)

What’s his best position?

Pavon in an attacker who can play across the frontline.

He is right-footed and has played predominantly on the right of Boca’s front three, but he can also play on the left where he can cut inside onto his favoured right foot.

What are his strengths?

Pavon is exceptionally quick and has an excellent eye for a pass.

Comfortable on either flank, he is seen as one of Argentina’s brightest young prospects and has been tipped to be one of the breakthrough stars at this summer’s World Cup.

He scored nine goals and set up another 10 last season to help Boca to the league title.

Pavon playing for Argentina (Image: Epsilon)

What has been said about him

Tom Robinson on the World Football Index podcast said: “He’s got searing pace that will trouble any full back. He’s very direct, he’s quick, he can go outside and likes to cut inside - so that shows he’s an all round threat.

“He gets goals as well as plenty of assists and that width, pace and power can be a useful tool in any team that uses it right.

“It means a team in England could be quite well suited to him. I think he is someone who could go in and potentially make an impact in a quick, high pressing or counter attacking side even.

“He’s got a good shot from range as well. His finishing has not always been his strongest suit. He does score the odd spectacular goal cutting in from the flank. He can play on the left and use that right foot.

“He’s got a bit of everything. Di Maria is the obvious player you can compare him to, but I think he’s got slightly better decision making from Di Maria at times.”

Pavon chases Arsenal's Alex Iwobi (Image: Epsilon)

Are other clubs interested?

Pavon has been linked with PSG, Monaco and Manchester City during the past year.

International honours

Pavon received his first two international caps earlier this year, playing against Russia and Nigeria and picked up an assist in both.